Meja Rasa Signature Guide is an independent food and beverage recognition programmed dedicated to celebrating, promoting and elevating outstanding dining establishments across Sabah and, in the future, throughout Malaysia. Through a professional STAR Ranking Assessment conducted by independent Mystery Judges, the guide recognizes establishments that consistently deliver exceptional food quality, outstanding hospitality and memorable dining experiences.
The founding idea behind the Meja Rasa Signature Guide was conceived by Mr Alfred Allen Ginsos, widely recognized as "The Food Fest Guy." He is the Managing Director of Favstyle Media, publisher of FAVSTYLE Magazine (Print & Digital) and Favstyle Essentials News Blog. Mr Alfred is also the founder of The Signature Food Fest, one of Kota Kinabalu's most recognized and successful food festivals, dedicated to bringing together the food, hospitality and tourism industries while promoting Sabah's vibrant culinary scene.
The Meja Rasa Signature Guide also builds upon the strong foundation of the Meja Rasa food and lifestyle blog, established in 2012. Over the years, the platform has grown into a trusted source for food discoveries, restaurant features and culinary news, recording more than 692,250 page views, making it one of Sabah's recognised food and lifestyle blogging platforms that continues to connect readers with authentic dining experiences and local culinary gems.
The purpose of the Meja Rasa Signature Guide is to provide a trusted reference for both local diners and visitors while encouraging participating establishments to continuously improve their standards in food quality, customer service, cleanliness, innovation and overall dining excellence.
Terms & Conditions of Participation
1. Eligibility
Participation is open to all legally operated Food & Beverage (F&B) establishments in Malaysia, including but not limited to:
Restaurants
Halal Restaurants
Muslim-Friendly Restaurants
Cafés
Lifestyle Cafés
Theme Cafés
Bistros
Bars
Hotel F&B Outlets
Local Delight Kopitiam
Food Kiosks
Vendor Kiosks
Other food and beverage establishments approved by the Organizer.
2. Minimum Requirements
To be eligible for participation, applicants must fulfil the following requirements:
The business must have been in operation for a minimum of three (3) months.
Possess a valid Business Registration and valid Trading License issued by the relevant authority.
Operate with a minimum of three (3) staff.
All food handlers must possess a valid Food Handler Training Certificate and Health Card as required by the Ministry of Health Malaysia.
Maintain acceptable standards of cleanliness, food safety and customer service throughout the assessment period.
3. Complimentary Submission
Submission of participation is FREE OF CHARGE.
Submission does not guarantee selection into the Meja Rasa Signature Guide or STAR Ranking Programmed.
The Organizer reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.
4. Full Participation Package
Selected establishments wishing to participate in the official Meja Rasa Signature Guide STAR Ranking Programmed are required Participation Fee of RM2,500 nett.
| Participation Benefits | Estimated Market Value (RM) |
|---|---|
| Official Meja Rasa Signature Guide STAR Ranking Display Panel (Custom Wooden Engraved) | RM450 |
Official Certificate of Participation | RM100 |
Professional STAR Ranking Assessment by Independent Mystery Judges | RM1,500 |
Professional Editorial Content Writing (Print & Digital Publication) | RM600 |
Professional Photography Session (Restaurant & Signature Dishes) | RM800 |
Promotional Video Production & Editing (One Session) | RM1,500 |
Marketing & Promotional Campaign across Meja Rasa Signature Guide, Favstyle Media & Media Network | RM2,000 |
Featured Listing in Official Meja Rasa Signature Guide Booklet (Print & Digital) | RM1,200 |
Three (3) Complimentary Printed Guide Booklets | RM150 |
Digital Publication & Online Promotional Exposure | RM800 |
